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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 623.12, 859.59 and 374.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 623.12, 859.59 and 374.40 is: 516.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    623.12 : 859.59 = 374.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    623.12/859.59 = 374.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    623.12x = 859.59 × 374.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    623.12x = 321,830.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,830.50/623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.49

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